Haynesville and Emmerton anchor this survey of rural Richmond County, where the landscape is defined by the winding tributaries of the Rappahannock River watershed. The geography is marked by numerous low-lying wetlands and creek systems, including Totuskey Cr and its many branches like Little Totuskey Cr and Mill Br. Cultural landmarks of the early 21st century range from the State Prison Camp Number 17 to the Branham Mill Airpark, illustrating a mix of public infrastructure and private aviation. Legacy water features such as Garlands Millpond, Hogans Millpond, and the site of Moores Mill point to a history of water-powered industry across the coastal plain. Roadways like the History Land Hwy and Richmond Rd connect the scattered hamlets of Lyells, Threeway, and Farnham, tracing the high ground between the surrounding swamps.
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1892 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Montross
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Nomini
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Montross
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Nomini
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Morattico
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Tappahannock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500